Cordel
Every Cordel since 1982 — 440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cordel
Cordel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1982, 440 American babies have been named Cordel. Its peak came in 1997, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cordel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cordel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #8,904 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,539 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,044 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #10,944 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,952 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,912 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,822 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,416 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,605 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,297 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,965 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,348 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,719 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,606 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,615 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,183 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,179 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,442 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,861 |
| 1990 | 7 | #6,541 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cordel in 2025?
Cordel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cordel?
440 babies have been named Cordel in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cordel most popular?
Cordel peaked in 1997, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Cordel a boy or girl name?
Cordel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cordel rising or falling?
Cordel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.